Dutch student Marleen de Keyzer writes of her experience at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Marleen and friends hit the Late Night Impro comedy show at Newtown's Enmore Theatre.
A night of laughs in inner-city Sydney
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An (unexpected) Sydney night to remember
Commerce student Shozia Bibi arrived in Sydney last month, as an exchange student from the University of the South Pacific. Here she writes of how her introduction to Sydney didn’t quite go to plan…
Shozia Bibi (right) with new friends Kristina from Northern Ireland and Sabrina from the USA.
“It’s 6.50pm on my watch and Sabrina, Kristina and I are waiting for the train, desperately trying to get to the Sydney Opera House steps in time for the harbour cruise for exchange students.
Sydney makes QS ‘Best Student Cities in the World’ list
Sydney continues to be one of the favourite destinations for international students.
Sydney has been ranked the sixth in the QS ‘Best Student Cities in the World 2012’ survey, beating many popular study destinations in the US, Europe and Asia.
Administered by the Top Universities website, the ranking looks at population size, quality of living, affordability and student mix, relying information and data submitted as part of the QS World University Rankings.
Festival celebrates international students
More international students study in NSW than any other Australian state, contributing $5.8 billion to the NSW economy in 2010/11.
International students will again be recognised at the second NSW International Student Festival, to be held on Sunday March 4.
The free festival is vibrant community event that is open to students, their friends and families, and includes live entertainment, information and a variety of food stalls.
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell says the festival is a great way for the Government to welcome international students and thank them for their contribution to the community and state economy.
Getting settled in Sydney: a student’s tips
Studying overseas is an adventure and a great life experience. But learning a new culture, speaking a different language, living on your own and making new friends can be challenging, especially when it is your first time away from home.
Macquarie organises many events, such as the Aussie Getaway Camp, for new international students to meet and make friends. (Photo: Martina Valinger)
Here are some of my tips for a happy transition to life at Macquarie.
(by Marlous Teh)
